Description:Join Philadelphia Business Journal and TriState REALTORS Commercial Alliance on Wednesday, November 3 for the 10th annual cocktail reception. Celebrating 10 years of the program, we'll recognize last year's projects and 10 top Deals of the Decade.

Description:Major changes in broker-dealer regulation are anticipated as one result of the financial services crisis. At the same time, the recent merger of the NYSE and NASD has resulted in one securities regulatory organization and marks the beginning of a new regime. The newly created entity, FINRA, has begun the process of rule harmonization, thereby creating a single rulebook. At this day-long program, you will learn about what to expect next regarding broker-dealer regulation and what progress has been made by FINRA to create a single rulebook. Further, this program will provide attendees with a solid foundation in the regulatory regime applying to broker-dealers. Attendees will learn how the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and state securities laws interact in governing the brokerage industry.

Description:The current economic crisis and the state of financial markets have had a tremendous impact on private equity, leading to a huge drop off in fund raising and deal making activities. There has also been increasing regulatory and legislative focus on private equity funds and their roles in the financial markets leading to the downturn, as well as their potential roles going forward. In this environment, private equity faces a number of significant challenges as it redefines itself within the rapidly changing financial and business world.At this program, a distinguished panel of experts will discuss the basics of the private equity practice starting with fund formation to the fundamentals of private equity investing. Experts will guide you through an array of key topics, including structuring private equity investments and private equity funds, dealing with fund sponsor issues, current regulatory, legislative and tax issues and how private equity funds are addressing issues raised by the current environment, including fund and investor liquidity issues.

The BOMA International North American Commercial Real Estate Congress and The Office Building Show

Description:The Office Building Show is truly an international marketplace, attracting decision-makers with regional, national and international portfolios. With a central location, world-class airport and first-rate convention facilities within walking distance to t